Driving and Vehicle Safety

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UB is a pedestrian right of way campus. Driving safely calls for extra awareness.

Safe Driving Tips

Driving safely on a college campus always calls for extra awareness – large groups of pedestrians crossing the street, cars entering and exiting multiple parking lots, and the presence of utility vehicles and delivery trucks are just a few of the situations that a driver encounters every day on a college campus.

Do not exceed the posted speed limit on campus roads when driving a vehicle

Drive at speeds safe for the conditions – slow down during large campus events such as athletic events and concerts, class change times, poor weather including rain, ice, and snow, and during evening and early morning hours.

Yield to pedestrians at all times

Share the road: be mindful of bikers and skateboarders

Do not park in or impede access to crosswalks, fire hydrants, bus stops or fire lanes

Only park in designated parking spots in lots you are authorized to park in

Immediately report any accidents or unsafe behaviors to University Police

Vehicle Safety Tips

Wear your seatbelt. It's the law.

Park in well-lit areas.

Have keys in hand before you reach your vehicle and check the interior of your vehicle before entering it.

Always lock door after entering or leaving your car.

If you believe you are being followed, do not drive home. Stay on busy streets and drive to a public place or police station.

If your car breaks down, open the hood and attach a white cloth to the antenna or display a commercially available help sign requesting road service or police assistance. If someone stops to help, stay locked in your car and ask them to call the police or a garage.

For assistance with lockouts and dead batteries on campus, call University Police at 645-2222.

Use a steering wheel lock to prevent your car from theft and a locking gas cap to prevent fuel thefts.

Mount your stereo or CB bracket which allows removal of the unit when you leave the vehicle. Store the item in the trunk.